Iran says Israeli drone it downed was headed to Natanz nuclear site

Iran says Israeli drone it downed was headed to Natanz nuclear site

Special to WorldTribune.com NICOSIA — Iran said it shot down an Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle on its way to the uranium enrichment facility in Natanz. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the intercepted Israeli UAV was a radar-evading, stealth platform called Hermes-450. The UAV was said to have been shot down by air defense systems […]

Iran opens another uranium factory, again denies access to Parchin nuclear site

Iran opens another uranium factory, again denies access to Parchin nuclear site

Special to WorldTribune.com NICOSIA — Iran has opened a uranium factory meant to produce fuel for nuclear reactors. The Iranian Atomic Energy Agency said it oversaw the launch of the uranium dioxide factory in Isfahan. The agency said the facility would supply five percent enriched uranium fuel for the nuclear reactor at Bushehr. “Under the […]

Iran tests laser-guided missile despite U.S. pressure: ‘Defense-related issues are not up for negotiations’

Iran tests laser-guided missile despite U.S. pressure: ‘Defense-related issues are not up for negotiations’

Special to WorldTribune.com NICOSIA — Iran has reported the testing of advanced missiles. Officials said the Iranian Defense Ministry has overseen the testing of a laser-guided ballistic missile. They said the missile, called Bina, was designed to be fired from aircraft as well as ground launchers. Officials said Iran would continue missile development despite Western […]